Public art & sculpture · South East England
Portrait Bench
In or near Guestling.
Portrait Bench — Public artwork (sculpture) by Sustrans.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bexhill · 2.1 km
About
Portrait Bench is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Sustrans.". Coordinates: 50.8437°, 0.5046°.
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Place summary
The Portrait Bench is located in Hastings, East Sussex, in South-East England. This unique structure serves as a public seating area, combining functionality with artistic design. Its presence contributes to the local landscape, offering a space for relaxation in an urban environment.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8437, 0.5046
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Hastings
- Parish
- Hastings, unparished area
- Postcode
- TN40 2JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hastings and Rye
- Nearest railway station
- Bexhill — 2.1 km
Sources
- osm: n3942068383 (ODbL)
- commons: Portrait Bench Sculpture, Bexhill-on-Sea.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portrait Bench?
- Portrait Bench is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN40 2JU), in the parish of Hastings, unparished area.
- What is Portrait Bench?
- Portrait Bench — Public artwork (sculpture) by Sustrans.
- How do I get to Portrait Bench?
- The nearest railway station is Bexhill, about 2.1 km away. The nearest town is Guestling. Drivers can use postcode TN40 2JU.
- How do I get to Portrait Bench?
- The nearest railway station is Bexhill, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN40 2JU.